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Dr. John Skibber, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Dr. John Skibber, MD
4.9 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. John Skibber, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.
Dr. John Skibber, MD
4.9 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. John Skibber, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. John Skibber, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Skibber graduated from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. John Skibber, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 43 years experience. Dr. Skibber currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Skibber has experience treating conditions like Anal and Rectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer and Mesenteric Lymphadenitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Skibber received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Skibber's office accepts new patients. Dr. Skibber is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Pelvic Abscess
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Constipation
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Exstrophy of Bladder
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Visceroptosis
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystotomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Vaginectomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Skibber
4.9
Based on 7 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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Dec 09, 2021
My husband was Dr. Skibber’s patient in 2006. We arrived at MD Anderson Stage 3b colorectal cancer . I absolutely without a doubt attribute my husband being alive to the surgical skills of Dr.Skinner.
— Dec 09, 2021
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Skibber, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Skibber's profile.

Dr. Skibber frequently treats the following conditions: Anal and Rectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer and Mesenteric Lymphadenitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Skibber, MD is affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. John Skibber, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX